Third suit against Cedar Rapids shelter dismissed in dog death case
A Linn County small claims ruling dismisses Randy Hewitt's claims that Cedar Rapids Animal Shelter negligence killed his dog. Associate Judge Lynne Brady ruled the dog was unlicensed and not property, under Iowa law, so Hewitt cannot be compensated.
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Cedar Rapids
Small Claims Division
Linn District Court
Randy Hewitt
Westwood Drive
Lynne Brady
Hewitt
Brady
Iowa
Cedar Rapids dog owner sues shelter over missing Lab mix
In July Cedar Rapids a resident Hewitt sued the city shelter seeking 1500 dollars claiming negligence in recovering his German shepherd Labrador mix Big Ben. The shelter cited lack of tag or ID to identify ownership and a string of mishaps led to the dog’s escape and death.
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Hewitt
Russell Anthony
Big Ben
Brady
Animal Shelter
Monica Rammelsburg
Pam Reece
Worthington Drive
Reece
Parkade thefts in Cedar Rapids total nearly 11700 dollars
Thirteen cars were broken into in Cedar Rapids parkades over three days with owners reporting locked vehicles and no visible forced entry in many cases. Specific losses included 4342 from a Moline man, 2000 from a Minnesota traveler, 4400 in gear from a Michigan team, 455 from Gary Egger, and 284 from John Forde.
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J.M. Flansburg Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Moline
Ill
Roosevelt Hotel
Minnesota
Michigan
Aero-Gymnastic
Gary Egger
Glass Road NE
Third Avenue
John Forde
Tower Terrace
Hiawatha
Armstrong’s
Marion Council sets hearing on 8 million shopping bond
Marion City Council scheduled a November 17 public hearing at 7 30 p m on an eight million dollar commercial development bond for a shopping complex at the former Twixt Town Theatre site. Developer Richard Davis of Davco Development seeks tax exempt bonds with no city cost.
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meanOs
Marion
Town Theatre
City Hall
Richard Davis
Davco Development
Des Moines
Marion district seeks teacher wage freeze next year
Marion Independent district proposes freezing teacher salaries at current levels for the next academic year. The Marion Education Association cites 123 teachers and two nurses with current wages from 12 850 to 26 102 dollars and had sought higher pay. The district forecasts a 2 percent budget rise to 94 880 dollars and cites added Social Security and pension costs, while negotiations continue with a next meeting set for November 7 at the Longfellow Administration Building.
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Janet Jones
Iter
Marion Independent
Marion
Marion Education Association
Gary Ray
MEA
Ray
Longfellow Administration
Judge finds Springville negligent in death of coon dog
Linn District Court ruled Springville veterinarian Dr. H E Hanna negligent in the death of Cedar Rapids man Tracy Sedrel’s coon dog Red. The $1 250 judgment covers fair market value. punitive damages were denied. Sedrel had sought $2 000 plus punitive damages for willful misconduct.
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Linn
Springville
Cedar Rapids
Tracy Sedrel
Route 2
Small Claims Court
H.E. Hanna
Robert Sosalla
Sedrel
Hanna
Sosalla
Roger L. Wells
Hiawatha
Linn Small Claims Court
Marion briefs highlight store discounts and ads
Local notices list price drops and sales at House of Home Furnishings with a $6.90 monthly Culligan soft water offer for three months. Other ads promote Bills Tap Special Old Style 12 pack at $3.55 plus deposit and a medical assistance event at 525 11th Street with a Wednesday 8:15 p.m. time.
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Marion
Robbery at Cedar Rapids Velvet Feedbag Targeted Cash and Goods
Police report details a break in at the Velvet Feedbag restaurant on Second Street SE Cedar Rapids. Entry was gained by prying a screen and lifting a window with more than $600 in cash, wine and cigarettes stolen.
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Cedar Rapids
Second St. SE
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Hawkeye Seed Co
Council
Christie Wallace
Marion News
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Highway 151
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Iowa Electric Light and Power Co
Marion Boulevard
Blairs Ferry Road
Keyes Court
10Th Street
Seventh
Eighth Avenues
Coach House
Westdale Mall
Coon
Newfoundland
Kimalyn Woodrow
Lisbon
Tammi A. Wilson
Keith
Red
Losalla
House of Home Furnishings
Llth St
Eater
Koret Fall
Levi
Lady Copley
Corduroy Blazers
Younkers Court
Sun
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